I got a GeForce 6800 non-GT with 256 onboard memory and I read where it needs a 350w or better PSU. Well I think my power supply is 305 watt so I want to upgrade to at least a 400w or better PSU. What I'm worried about is if I get the wrong kind of PSU will it hurt my computer :( Like if I get too much voltage will it fry my system? :shock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the website with the specs for this model of computer I have:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://esupport.sony.com/perl/model-doc ... dl=VGCRB30 Just click on 'marketing specifications' and its a PDF document, no viruses or anything. But Im mainly worried about frying my computer with the wrong type of PSU, so what should I get :?

Getting a 400W PSU wont hurt your system. Just make sure it's a good make before you buy it.

Power Supplies wont hurt any part of your computer. On the safe side I would get a new PSU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newegg has some good cheap and nice PSUs.

 

 

 

Newegg.com

also remember the power supply is peak on what it lists (the peak is used to start the spinning of your HD's and the like)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

make sure you get one thats over rated.. IE if you think you need a CONSTANT power of say 350 (check your components to see how much power they need for constant use) get a 500 watt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why get so much.. weardown. over time it might reduce the power it gives for whatever reason.. and you will eventually brown out :(

Get a 450 or 500 one. Should be ample for your system. If you can afford it get a decent one thou instead of a generic brandless one. The last thing you want to happen is fry your computer from a faulty psu.

Ok I will do it, and I will check into the 450w or 500w power supply and see their prices. Now what I am mainly concerned about is if I can find one that will fit into my computer -.-

Ok I will do it, and I will check into the 450w or 500w power supply and see their prices. Now what I am mainly concerned about is if I can find one that will fit into my computer -.-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They will all fit into a standard ATX case ;)

What are some good companies that make excellent PSU's? I know Thermaltake is one but are there other ones with good quality like them?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, would this be a good PSU? Im looking to spend about $70-80 on one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817153014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But I would like to browse other good companies' products too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, my computer runs kinda hot when I'm playing Battlefield 2 on anything but low settings, Ive been looking to buy a few fans to help get heat out and get cool air in, but I dont know where to put them lol. Ive already got 2 factory installed fans plus the one in my power supply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the fans is an intake fan I guess, it's where a small grille is on the side of the case and its sitting on top of the Pentium chip. And the other is blowing out of a small grille in the back of my case. I also have the small fan on my GeForce 6800 and it blows the air down. I guess I could place an intake fan near the bottom where my GPU is so some cool air could get down there? Or what would you guys reccommend :wink:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One more question, is it safe to use an air blower to blow dust outta my PC or will it damage some components :P

Well I went ahead and bought it. Will be getting it in a few days I hope, thanks all :)